31Proverbs 31

1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.Select Proverbs 31:1

2What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?Select Proverbs 31:2

3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.Select Proverbs 31:3

4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:Select Proverbs 31:4

5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.Select Proverbs 31:5

6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.Select Proverbs 31:6

7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.Select Proverbs 31:7

8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.Select Proverbs 31:8

9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.Select Proverbs 31:9

10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.Select Proverbs 31:10

11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.Select Proverbs 31:11

12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.Select Proverbs 31:12

13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.Select Proverbs 31:13

14She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.Select Proverbs 31:14

15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.Select Proverbs 31:15

16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.Select Proverbs 31:16

17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.Select Proverbs 31:17

18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.Select Proverbs 31:18

19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.Select Proverbs 31:19

20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.Select Proverbs 31:20

21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.Select Proverbs 31:21

22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.Select Proverbs 31:22

23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.Select Proverbs 31:23

24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.Select Proverbs 31:24

25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.Select Proverbs 31:25

26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.Select Proverbs 31:26

27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.Select Proverbs 31:27

28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.Select Proverbs 31:28

29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.Select Proverbs 31:29

30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.Select Proverbs 31:30

31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.Select Proverbs 31:31